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Union representing Air Canada's flight attendants files for conciliation as talks stall
The portion of CUPE that represents 10,000 Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight attendants says its main priority is to boost employees' pay.
Report calls for 'auto pact' tying duty-free vehicle imports to Canadian production
A new report suggests that if Canada can't convince President Donald Trump to drop all auto tariffs, it should negotiate a new auto trade agreement with the U.S. and Mexico that would impose permanent import tariffs but grant automakers a break if they meet minimum local production requirements.
GTA home sales fell more than 20% in April, real estate board says
Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area were down 23.3 per cent in April amid continued uncertainty over the economy. The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board said 5,601 homes were sold last month, compared with 7,302 in April 2024, while sales were up 1.8 per cent from March on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Auctioning Hudson's Bay artifacts with First Nations significance would be 'morally irresponsible': chief
As Hudson's Bay heads to court seeking permission to auction off 1,700 pieces of art and more than 2,700 artifacts, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is requesting a halt to the sale of items that may belong to or be linked with First Nations people.
Tariffs could force 'rebalancing away' from U.S. for oil exports, says Cenovus
The threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian energy won't affect planned spending by Cenovus Energy Inc., but the company says such levies may prompt a "rebalancing away from the United States" when it comes to where it ships its oil.
Toronto home sales expected to rise 12% this year, but board says January saw drop
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says it is forecasting a 12.4 per cent increase in home sales for 2025, with 76,000 properties changing hands throughout the region as lower borrowing costs lead to improved affordability.
Vancouver real estate market shifting as more sellers enter market, January sales up
The rate of home sales is rising along with the number of home being put up for sale, says
Canadians finding homes too expensive in cities where they seek jobs, says housing agency
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says high housing costs are restricting population mobility in the country, as Canadians are finding that it's too pricey to buy or rent in cities where they seek jobs.
Ericsson announces funding boost for R&D centres through partnership with Ottawa
Wireless networking technology company Ericsson Canada says it is expanding a previously announced partnership with the federal government through a combined investment of more than $630 million in research and development centres.
TTC ending free Wi-Fi in subway stations by end of year
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is ending free public Wi-Fi at its subway stations at the end of the year, citing a steep drop in rider usage along with reliability, security and cost concerns.